DIY Father's Day Gifts

On the third Sunday of June, we take time to celebrate Dad. Surprise him this year with something other than a necktie. These homemade crafts put a creative twist on classic standbys — you can even repurpose old presents from years past.

Pitch Perfect

Pitch Perfect

A way to prop up your father’s favorite reads with tokens of America’s favorite pastime? Now there’s a homerun of a gift. The secret to knocking it out of the park: a couple metal brackets and some strong glue.

A Light Pour

A Light Pour

With this gift, Dad can enjoy his after-dinner drink in the glow cast from a lamp made from a bottle of his fave liquor. To make, you’ll need a simple light kit (available at hardware stores) and a steady hand with a drill. (Not so handy with power tools? You can buy a lamp from this Etsy shop.)